Challenge

France Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Maxime Durand showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nesho Karadakov in the 3rd minute of the match. With a little luck, Alvara's Anaia Jurado got control of the ball when Camille Baume tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 11th minute of the match, Frank Peletier got a very nice opportunity to score, but Anaia Jurado was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by David Barbier in the 13th minute of play forced Alvara's goalkeeper Anaia Jurado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 14th match minute, France was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Quentin Beaux to maneuver through the defense. Mateus Félix fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Maxime Durand having to interfere. Frank Peletier's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 18thth minute, Anaia Jurado skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Maxime Durand showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nelson Palmeira in the 19th minute of the match. 20 minutes into the match, Frank Peletier had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Anaia Jurado. Alvara's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Frank Peletier was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Frank Peletier received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Anaia Jurado tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Frank Peletier got free with Anaia Jurado in the 26th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 30 minutes into the game, Robert Chapuis threw the ball into play from the sideline. Alvara's Robinho Nogueira quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 32nd minute Nelson Palmeira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Maxime Durand saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Frank Peletier who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 34thth minute tested the skills of Anaia Jurado when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 35th minute France were awarded a corner. David Barbier went to the cornerflag to take it. After 43rd play minutes Nesho Karadakov shot 1-1, a short shot which went by Maxime Durand and just under the crossbar into goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Frank Peletier was the one to do the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Frank Peletier in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Anaia Jurado prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 54th match minute, Alvara was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nelson Palmeira to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in France's zone, Nelson Palmeira stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Maxime Durand came out of the goal and Nelson Palmeira tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Frank Peletier in the 62nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Anaia Jurado prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 64th minute Frank Peletier shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anaia Jurado saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Robert Chapuis kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Nesho Karadakov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Maxime Durand tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Camille Baume had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nelson Palmeira scored 1-2 in the 78th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Maxime Durand, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Through an outstanding action, after 83 minutes, Maxime Durand successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Nesho Karadakov's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 85thth minute, Maxime Durand skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. When France's Frank Peletier in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alvara's goalie prevented a goal. Frank Peletier sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Alvara walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.